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anj MISSION Vol. XVI No. 4 FEBRUARY 2013 SYRIAN ORTHODOX MISSION syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com Published by : St. Thomas JSO Church Congregation, Mumbai (For free private circulation only) Patrons : H.G. Kuriakose Mor Eusebios Diocesan Metropolitan H.G. Thomas Mor Alexandrios Asstt. Diocesan Metropolitan Chief Editor : Fr. Bobby George Mobile : 9552665828 frbobbygeorge@gmail.com Editor : Joseph Varghese Mobile : 9820003784 josephvarghese79@gmail.com Editorial Board : Fr. Mathew George Fr. Paulose M.P. Commander P.P. Varghese P.P. Varghese A.V. Paulose N.C. Joseph Jolly Sony O.I. Samuel Printer & Publisher : Abraham Mathew, Congregation Secretary DTP & Printing : Mathew Thomas (Shaji) Mobile : 9867339442 shaji.agnel@gmail.com DįmfpIfn FUnt mdnb... 6 ^m. t_m_n tpm v {InkvXym\n kaqlhpw tkh\ at\m`mhhpw... 7 Um\n amxyp, ss_ pf sszhw \ns {]m \ ti p,... 8 A p n amxyp, tim I s\ Charity and Christianity... 10 Sterlin Varghese God s love for His creation... 11 Lenu Paulose Do not let your anger lead you to sin... 12 Riya Baby DIAMOND JUBILEE- Brief Report... 19 A PRIEST PAR EXCELLENCE... 22 Lt. K.C. Jacob NEWS... 24 Sunday School Prize winners... 28 syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com February 2013 5

MISSION anj FUnt mdnb ^m. t_m_n tpm v axm\pjvtm\ßfpsssb mw ImX sszh hpambp B cni _ amwv. Bflob A\pjvTm\߃ a\pjysc ImWn m th nbmicpxv. adn v, sszhsø ImWn m th nbmiww. sszhniamb {]Xn ^ew In phm\p am w kxv Ω߃ sszh Xncpapºn snøpi F XmWv. ] nbn t]mip Xpw, [ym\øn kw_ n p Xpw, Zm\[ Ωw snøp Xpw, s] cp mƒ Ign p Xpw, a p hsc ImWn m th nbmiptºmƒ ax tajebn sszhoi \ sbm pw D mhn. ]Ww \ΩpsS lrzbtømsv h msx H n n Sn v InS p {ZhyamWn v. {]ikvxnbn te pw \miønte pw Hcpt]mse \sω \bn p bmym yw. A\\ymkns\ bpw k^odtbbpw CØcpWØn Hm p Xv \ v. Ahcpw simspøh Xs. F ns t, Ah ]t{xmkns Im ]ns phowp acn p? AhcpsS simsp ]q Æambn F p am{xa, AXneh I Øcw ImWn pibpw snbvxp. A zm \n p m nbxv A\ys ssiifnte v h p simsp m Hcp thz\. Fs c w hnb m n Rm t\snsbspøxmwv Cu ]Wsa nepw, H pw Ft X, Xºpcms Zm\amsW p t_m[yamwv Zm\ [ Ω Øns B hxzw. NnecmIs, temøns `mcysbt]mse D t] n hbnte v t\m n s\spho nsp p. AXpsIm mwv \ΩpsS CSbn D p Xq IWs Nne a\pjycp mip Xv. a\dn v H pw Dt] n møxpsim v AhcpsS km n[yhpw kman]yhpw B pw cpnn ]Icp n. HcpØ hmcn hnxdo pw h n phcp p. as mcpø \ymbhncp ambn Xs kº Øn B{ibn p h hogpw (kzr. 11:24, 30). \ΩpsS `uxni PohnXØn \mw ssz hsø ] mfnbm p ns n \ΩpsS [ \Øn ta Xo bmbpw im]w D mipw. Ah [\hm\mhpibn. Ahs kº Øv \ne\n pibpan. BhiyßfmWv am\zfiw. Bhiyhpw Bhiyan møxpw XΩnep hyxymkw Xncn dnbm Fs a\m n ]cnioen s ts nbncn p p. tbiphn Rm Zr nbpd n v Ahs AwKoImcØn\mbn ImØncn ptºmƒ am{xamwv Rm Bh iyøn\p am{xamtwm AtXm BhiyØn e[niambn [q ØSnbv p pthm F v A dnbp Xv. Zimwiw sszhøn\p simspøn v _m n ]ØnsemºXv txm nbxpt]mse D]tbmKn m sszhsø hnebv phmßn bxp t]mse {]h Øn m CSbmIcpXv. Fs Bhiy߃ kxyk amb Bh iy߃ Bbncn Ww. a p hcpss Bh iyøns shfn Øn Xocpam\saSp s h Bbncn Ww. Fs bym B hiyw Ign p hsb mw a p hcpts XmWv. AhcpsS Bhiyßfn \n pw Rm s\spøm Rm tam mhmbn XocpIbm Wv. 6 February 2013 syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com

anj {InkvXym\n kaqlhpw tkh\ at\m`mhhpw {InkvXym\nIfmb \mw {InkvXphns A \pbmbnifpw, {InkvXphn\pth n, {In kvxphnt\mspiqss Pohn p hcpamwv. t]cpsim v {InkvXym\nIfmb \mw F m {]h ØnsIm v {InkvXym\nbmtWm? hnip aømbnbpss kphntijw 16:24 C ßs\ {]Xn]mZn p p: Bsc nepw Fs A\pKan m B{Kln ps n Ah Xs Øs ]cnxypn v Xs Ipcn ipsaspøv Fs A\pKan s. {In kvxym\nbmb \mw HmtcmcpØcpw a\]mt amt XncphN\amWv CXv. Hcp {In kvxym\n Fßs\bmbncn Wsa v kz w PohnXØneqsS ImWn p X Xv I Ømhmb tbip {InkvXpXs bmwv. ss nfn hnhcn ncn p cmpm[ncmp\mb DÆntbiphns P\\w, tbiphns ]c ky ip{iqjimew, IpcnipacWw F o `m K߃ hmbn pibpw, [ym\n pibpw sn øp Hcp {InkvXym\n t]cpsim v am{x a, {]h ØnsIm pw {InkvXym\nbmbn amdpw. {InkvXym\nbpsS tkh\ at\m`mhsø pdn v hnip aømbnbpss kphntijw 25:40 kxyambn Rm \nßtfmsp ]dbp p Fs G hpw Ffnb ktlmzc mcn Hcph\v \n߃ CXp snbvxpsimspøt m ƒ F\n v Xs bmwv snbvxp X Xv. Cu hn\sø Ipd piqsn BgØn Nn n mw. Cu B[p\nI bpkøn kpj temep]xbv pw {]iwkbv pw, ]WØn \pth n t\t m w HmSptºmƒ \ap v Np n epw D hsc \mw H p t\m mdpt m? tkh\xeøn \mw HmtcmcpØcpw amxr I Bt hy nap{zbmwv hmgvøs Um\n amxyp, ss_ pf MISSION az sxtck. hmgvøs az sxtckbp ss PohNcn{Xw \ap v AXv a\nem n Xcp p. az efnxhpw at\mlchpamb H cp PohnXØns DSabmWv. sszhøn\p at\m lcambsxt m Ahsb mw az sx tckbpss PohnX e yambncp p. IpjvT tcmkw sim v AgpInb icocap hy n Isf ZbmakrWambn Cu alxn ]cnncn ncp p. Nh psim bn Fdnbs, Dt] n s iniphns Ic n t_xvetl anse iniphns Ic nembn B alxn ti ncp p. CXpXs bmwv Hcp {InkvXym\n bpss Nmcn n. hnip aømbn 25:35 Fs m F\n p hni p, \n߃ ` n m X p. F\n p Zmln p, \n߃ IpSn m X p. Rm ]ctzinbmbncp p, \n߃ Fs DSp n p. Rm tcmknbmbncp p, \n߃ Fs kµ in p. Rm ImcmKr lønembncp p, \n߃ Fs ASpØp h p. t]cpsim v am{xa, tkh\w sim pw Hcp \ {InkvXym\nbmbn \ap p amdmw. AXn\v {InkvXp ImWn px amxribneq ss hmgvøs az sxtckbpss tkh\ ]mxbneqss IS p sn mw. {]iwkifpw AwKoImcßfpw am n \n Øn \ap pw Np pap hcn {InkvXphns\ I psim v FfnabpsSbpw, kvt\løns bpw, kl\ Øns bpw a fmbn amdmw. hcpw Xeapd sb F nepw t]cpsim, tkh\wsim v \ {InkvXym\nIfmbn hm søsp m \ΩpsS k` pw, kaqløn\pw, IpSpw _Øn\pw hy niƒ pw km[n s. A Xn\v k t izct\msv \ap v {]m n mw. ]cnip sszhamxmhns a yÿxbn AWbmw. syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com February 2013 7

MISSION anj sszhw \ns {]m \ ti p, \ns [ Ωw Hm Øncn p p A p n amxyp, tim I s\ AXyp X\mb sszhw kz Øn \n v A cpfn snøp p: Zcn{Z tziøv A pt]mi bn. AXpsIm v \ns tziøv AKXnbpw Zcn{Z\pamb \ns ktlmzc\v \ns ssi a\tmss Xpd psimsp pi. \o Ah\v sim SptØ axnbmhq. simsp ptºmƒ lrzbøn hyk\w txm cpxv. \ns sszhamb b tlmh \ns kie {]hrønifnepw kie {]bxv\ßfnepw AXp \nanøw \ns A\p {Kln pw (Bh. 15:10 11). Hcp {InkvXp hnizmkn v Zcn{ZtcmSp ISa F{]Imcambncn Wsa v ]gb \nbaøn epw ]pxnb \nbaønepw hfsc {]m[m\yw \ In \sω {]t_m[n n p p. hn. {KŸw \sω Hm Ωs SpØp p: ZimwiØns bpw hgn]msns bpw Dt±iw ]utcmlnxzsøbpw, sszhthetbbpw, hn[hbpw, Zcn{Ztcbpw kw c n pi F mwv (amemjn 3:10, 1 simcn. 9:14, tehy 10). Zimwihpw hgn]mspw sszh Øn\p XmWv. sszhøn\v AhImis XmWv. kz em`øn\v D]tbmKn p Xv sszhlnxøns XncmWv (amemjn 3:8 9). D ]Øn ]pkvxiøns Bcw`Øn X s sszhøn\v Zimwiw \ In AXns alxzw shfns SpØp p. _lppmxnifpss ]nxmhmb A{_lmw alm]ptcmlnx\mb a otktz n\v kieønt bpw Zimwiw simspøp (D ]Øn 14:20). AXv Ahs Xe apd amxribm n. Ahs ]p{x\mb bmt m _v t_tyen sh v \o F\n p Xcp k IeØns bpw Zimwiw \n bambpw Rm \n\ p \ Ipw F v sszhtømsv snøp t\ bn \n v hy am p p (D ]Øn 28:22). AXyp X\mb sszhw Xs P\w A\pjvTn t \nbaßfpw N ßfpw Xs Zmk\mb tamitbmsv Acpfn snøp ]pkvxiamwv tehy ]pkvxiw. sszhøns A\ amb A\p{Kl߃ Xs P\Øn\v \ Imsa v hmkvzm\w snbvx sszhw Ahkm\ \n_ \Ifn \n ambpw Hcp \nbaw \ Ip p. AXmbXv Xcp A\p{KlßfpsS ] Øn H v AYhm Zimwiw X\n v Xncn p \ IWw. \neønse [m\yøns Xmbm epw, hr ßfnse ^eßfpssxmbmepw F m `qhn`hßfpssbpw Zimwiw btlmh bv p XmWv. AXv btlmhbv v hnip am Ip p. amspw BSpw CSbs tim IogneqsS IS p t]mip kieønepw Hmtcm ]Øm atøbpw btlmhbv v hnip ambncn Ww (tehy 27:30). an{kboans ASnaXzØn \n pw Xs P\ sø hntamnn n v Xm Ah mbn Hcp n bncp ]mepw tx\pw HgpIp I\m tzi tøbv v \bn ptºmƒ Ah p \ Inb Iev]\Isf Ah [n cn p p. At\I h j߃ ptijw Xs P\߃ X\n m bn \ ti Zimwihpw hgn]mspifpw Ih snøp Xv I n v sszhw Xs {]hmni \mb amemjnbn IqSn ZpxJtØmSpIqSn A cpfn snøp p. a\pjys\ sszhsø txmev]n mtam? F nepw \n߃ Fs txmev]n n cn p p. F m \n߃ GXn R߃ \ns txmev]n p psb v tnmzn p p. ZimwiØnepw hgn]msnepw Xs. X\n m bn \ ti Zimwihpw hgn]mspifpamwv Xs P\w Ih snøp sx v hy am p p. sszhw Xs sim bsn p Xp sim v Ah i]n s hcmip psh pw {]Jym]n p p. PohnXbm{Xbn hnhn[ DdhnSßfneqsS sszhw \ap p \ Ip A\p{KlßfpsS 8 February 2013 syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com

anj ]Øp ixam\w Xncn p \ Iptºmƒ BIm iøns InfnhmXnepIƒ Xpd v ÿew t]mimsx hcpthmfw \sω A\p{Kln psa pw as nsimsp phm km[n p ns n Fs t bv pw B DdhIƒ h n p If bpsa pw \ap v ap dnbn pw \ Ip p (am emjn 3:8 10). ]pxnb \nbaøntebv v ItÆmSn ptºmƒ At\I DZmlcW߃ Zm\[ ΩsØ pdn v {]Xn]mZn n p p. 1. At mkvtxme m Zcn{Z mbn [\ti JcWw \SØnbncp p (1 simc. 16:1 2, 2 simcn. 8:9). 2. sbcpiteanse hnip mcn Zcn{Zcmb h p GXm\pw [ tωm]imcw PmXnIƒ snbvxp (tdm. 15:26). 3. BZna ss{ikvxh Zm\w \ In (eq m 19:8, At m. {]. 9:36, 10:2, 2 simcn. 8:9). 4. icnbmb hy n v icnbmb Dt±itØm ss snøp G hpw sndnb \ t]mepw {]Xn^ew \ Is SmsX t]mipibn (aømbn 10:42). 5. Zm\w sszhw Iev]n s XmsW nepw \ a\tmssbpw, HuZmcytØmsSbpw, kt mjtømssbpw snøww (aømbn 6:1 4, Bh. 15:11, tdma 12:5). 6. Zm\w kzpt±itømss snøp psh n Hmtcm \ {]h Ønbv pw {]Xn^ew e `n pw (aømbn 6:1, 10:41 42, 19:21, 24:34 40, eq m 16:23 25, Bh. 15). 7. {InkvXp Acpfn snbvxp: hmßp Xnt\ mƒ simsp p Xv `mkyw (At m. {]. 20:35). 8. {InkvXp ho pw Acpfn snøp p: a\p jy \n߃ p sntøww F v \n߃ CNvOn p sxms bpw \n߃ Ah pw snbvho (aømbn 7:12). 9. {InkvXp Xs Ahkm\ \mfpifn Acp fn snbvxp: Fs Cu G hpw sndnb ktlmzc mcn HcpØ\v \n߃ sn bvtxsptømfw F mw F\n p snbvxp (aømbn 25:40). MISSION hinp ss nƒ aq v Imcy߃ B[ym flnixbpss \Sp XqWpIfmbn \sω Nq n ImWn p p: {]m \, D]hmkw, Zm\[ Ωw. {]m \ a\pjys sszhtømsp _ tøbpw, D]hmkw Xt mspxs bp _ søbpw, Zm\[ Ωw a p htcmsp _ søbpw `{Zam p p. Zm\hpw, D] hmkhpw {]m \bpwsim v Hcp hy n bpw c {]m]n pibn. ]coi m [mcmfw Zm\w \ Ip hcpw, {]m n p hcpw B bncp n pw c {]m]n n. ImcWw kvt\ lw Ahcn D mbncp n. F\n p sx mw A Zm\w snbvxmepw Fs icocw NpSphm Gev]n mepw kvt\lw Cs n F\n v Hcp {]tbmp\hpw C (1 simcn. 13:3). tdmam ] mfønse ixm[n]\mb sim t m mkns\ pdn v hnip eqt mkv kp hntiji k KpW kºq Æ\mbn hnti jn n ncn p Xv \mw hmbn p p t m. {]m n p h\pw, D]hkn p h\pw, [m cmfw Zm\[ Ω߃ snøp h\pamwv. F n epw I Ømhv Ah\n Hcp Ipdhp I p. B Ipdhp \niøm\mbn sszhw Ahs\ hn fn p Z i\w \ Ip p: \ns {]m \ bpw, [ Ωhpw sszhøns apºn FØnbn cn p p (At m. {]. 10:4). Ah c bv m bn ImØncp h\mbncp p. \ΩpsS I Øm hv CXv a\nem n. hn. ]t{xmkns\ Ahs c bv mbn Hcp p p. hn. ]t{xmkv aptj\ kphntijw tiƒ p p. sszhir]bpss kp hntijøntebv v Ah Xncnbp p. Ah c {]m]n p p. At mƒ ho pw Z i\w e`n p p: sim t mt ymtk: sszhw \n s {]m \ ti p. \ns [ Ωw Hm Øncn p p. F{X at\mlcamb sszh i w. {]m \bpw, D]hmkhpw, Zm\[ Ωw, A txmssm w kphntijw. kphntijnicw hpw Bbt mƒ sim t\meymkn\v B at\m lcamb sszh hn\w tiƒ m\nsbmbn. \ Ωsf HmtcmcpØtcbpw sszhw hnfn p p v (At m. {]. 10:31). syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com February 2013 9

MISSION anj Charity and Christianity Sterlin Varghese Just as love and faith are inseparable essential components of Christianity, charity is something inevitable from the Christian community. Charity is not an optional extra but a vibrant expression of love with an understanding that anything we have is a gift from God and does not belong to us. Our God has bestowed us with a good home, shelter, loving parents, siblings, friends and a good congregation. The riches we have may be what we earned or the fame we now enjoy may be because of our pedigree, but the poor people are devoid of even the basic essentials and our Lord has created these people with a sole belief that the affluent would help them. We should have an understanding that each of us is created by God. As said by our Lord in Luke 14-13, 14 When you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame and the blind; and you will be blessed because they are not able to pay you back. God will repay you on the day the good people rise from death. It is the mindset of every person and his inner-conscious feeling to do something for the poor that matters as charity is not just about giving alms and must not be seen as a compulsion. As said by our lord in Mathews 6-20: By giving the poor you store riches for yourselves in heaven where moths cannot destroy and robbers cannot break in and steal. But many people including the youth have an obnoxious attitude towards the generous gesture of charity as sometimes they feel cheated when they come to know that the money they contributed did not reach the right hands or they have an insecure feeling that the money didn t reach the subliminal people in the society, thus bringing a casual attitude towards charity. This happens because in this fast paced world nobody has time for anyone, even our own parents and siblings, then how come towards the poor. One of the ways to gain confidence in ourselves that the poor get benefitted is to form committees in our churches. Just as there are committees in the church for the betterment of the church, in a similar way every church must have a committee dealing with charity works and every month an authentic centre where the poor dwell like slums, government hospitals, jails can be visited where the word of our Lord can be preached and a requisite amount can thus be contributed to the needy. Such lucid ideas would always bring the right outcome and when the senior members in the church take up this responsibility it would always be an enticement for the exuberant youth who are always on the lookout for novelty. Moreover it would help the younger generation to come out of the cocoon of selfishness where they have an obsession to reign at the helm leaving all others behind him/her. Such charity works would always help us to know the contrast in living ways of the middle class and the downtrodden and more than the apathy we would feel for them, none would thus be able to attain a sense of complacency after having a glimpse of such people how much ever famous or affluent a person may be. We as Christians must always have an altruistic mentality towards the society and charity is one such activity topping the list. As our lord has said in Proverbs 19-17: When you give to the poor it is like lending to the Lord and the Lord will pay you back. 10 February 2013 syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com

anj God s love for His creation Lenu Paulose MISSION It was a beautiful sermon that I had been to a few weeks ago that made me come up with this topic, a topic which is the very core of one s life. In this world where love for God is often confused with religious fanaticism, our understanding about God s existence in our lives becomes very hazy and unclear. It then becomes very imperative to clear our mind so as to be able to visualise the miraculous hands of God working in our lives. We have to open our hearts to Him so that He can enter and make it His holy abode thus enriching us with His immense blessings. Never can we expect miracles to happen unless we actually allow Him to cast His glorious and splendid love in our lives. But it is the raw human nature of worrying and pondering over their problems that cloud up their minds and hearts. Just like the black clouds that block our vision of the clear sky, these thoughts block our minds from seeing the smiling face of God guiding us towards the solutions for our problems. Understanding God in our lives is very important, especially in today s world where humanity in humans is slowly turning into an extinct nature. We all comment upon this fact when we see the world around us or when we read articles in the newspapers highlighting about murders, violence, rape, dowry deaths and so on and so forth...the list goes on and on. Now, if we have a closer look at these facts, we can see the main culprit smiling at us very devilishly and the culprit is declining spirituality. And by spirituality I mean understanding God and incorporating His loving nature into our lives. The Holy Bible very aptly depicts His loving image in the verse, For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16).Because we can t understand the creation without understanding the Creator! And since we were created in His image, the further away we move from that image, greater will be the level of deterioration of our own image and inner self. The rotten inner self loses all its lustre and thus becomes incapable of reflecting the shine and glitter of God s unconditional love that it was embellished with. This inner darkness blinds us and leads us to the deep pits of temptations and sins that Satan has dug for us in our way of life. Revelation of God s love in our lives is the only way we can avoid these vicious pits and achieve salvation. So let s turn ourselves into a prism through which the life giving light of God could pass through and illuminate our lives with the beautiful colours of blessings that it splits into. VISHESHA DIVASANGAL 23 St. George APRIL 2013 27 Dukhrono of Abdul Jaleel Gregorios Bawa (North Paravoor) MAY 2013 09 Swarggarohana Perunnal 15 Kathirukalkuvendi Daivamathavinte Ormma 19 Penthekosthi njayar 24 Swarnnavelliyazcha JUNE 2013 16 Sleehanombu Aarambham 29 Sleehanombuveedal 30 Panthrandu Sleehanmarude Orma syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com February 2013 11

MISSION anj DO NOT LET YOUR ANGER LEAD YOU TO SIN Riya Baby (First prize winner in Biju Thottikattil and Jose Kuttipuzhayil Memorial Elocution competition) Today I am thankful to God to have got this opportunity to express my views on the very thought provoking verse taken from Ephesians 4:26, Do not let your anger lead you to sin. 07th December 2012 - An article in Times published a shocking news of an Indian origin mother in UK who beat her son like a dog for not being able to memorize passages of Quran. The boy collapsed and died murmuring the verses from Quran. You must be thinking now as to - How can the innocent soul who gave birth to a child kill him for such a petty reason? The mother confessed that she often beat her son for no reason and that her anger often led to her bring out of control. Yes, a true incident of anger leading to a grievous, heinous sin. Anger itself is not sin but can lead to sins that we will regret forever. As Marcus Aurelius said, How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it? Thus, if we harbor anger/rage for long it eventually explodes leading us unto evil actions. Let s ponder more on how anger scientifically causes us to loose temper and lead us into sin. God has designed human beings in such a way that sustained anger will cause you to have immediate physical and spiritual changes. When you are angry:- 1. Your adrenaline surges, heart beats faster. 2. Your palms sweat, face flushes. 3. You have trouble sleeping. 4. You get depressed, moody, introverted. Bottom line is that staying angry is DEADLY dangerous to your health & life! Simply speaking, ANGER KILLS. The consistent counsel in scripture about anger is to be careful with it and set it aside: Proverbs 16:32 says, Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city. Proverbs 14:17 & Ecclesiastes 7:9, describe the angry man as a fool. St. Mathew 5:22 proclaims that, Anyone who is angry with his brother is subject to judgment. Thus, as per the bible, anger is a weapon of the fools and awaits judgment if used and it takes great courage to control it. If we look towards our Lord, Exodus 34:6 says, The Lord is compassionate, gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in love and faithfulness. We should also be like the Lord, as also urged by St James in Chapter 1:19 Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. Be careful while speaking when you are angry, as that s probably when you will make the best speech you ll ever regret. Anger by itself cannot be avoided, but we can learn to control it. In other words, You can t stop a bid from landing on your head but you can stop that bird from building a nest in your hair! The right treatment for anger is controlling it actually which is not denying it or internalizing it but expressing it in a safe place, in a safe way.by communicating our feelings to others who can understand and guide us and by resolving into prayers and meditation. Aristotle the great philosopher said, Anyone can become angry that is easy. But to be angry with 12 February 2013 syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com

anj the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose and in a right way that is not easy. Malcolm also urges us to become angry over a situation and not sad, because the sad just cry over but the angry bring a change. Jesus, St Paul and even God expressed anger. Jesus Christ overturned the tables of money changers and benches of those selling doves & drove out all who were buying and selling there as they had made the house of prayer a den of sobers (St. Mathew 21:12-13). Jesus even got angry at the hardness of the hearts of the Pharisees and scribes and even referred them as hypocrites (Mathew 23). That is righteous anger or constructive anger, anger that stands for justice & righteousness, and is used to accomplish good and not evil. Thus I conclude urging all of you to give away the anger which leads to sin but only harbor righteous anger that leads you to stand up for a noble cause. 14th Death Anniversary 23rd February 2013 In Loving Memory of : MISSION BIBLE VERSES ABOUT CHARITY Acts 20:35 - I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. Hebrews 13:16 - But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 1 John 3:17 - But whoso hath this world s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? Luke 21:1-4 - And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. Luke 12:33 - Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. SOOSY ABRAHAM Fondly remembered by : P.M. Abraham (Husband) Sherin (Son) Shiny (Daughter) Dibu (Son-in-Law) 202, Sicily Marvel, Plot No. 51, Sector - 12B, Koperkhairane, Navi Mumbai. Tel.: 2755 0467 syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com February 2013 13

MISSION anj In Loving Memory of : CHANDY MATHEW ANNAMMA CHANDY (1st Death Anniversary on 06-04-2013) (20th Death Anniversary on 07-09-2013) PARVATTIL HOUSE, MECKADU, ANKAMALI Inserted by : SHAJUMON & FAMILY, SAJI & FAMILY, VIJI & FAMILY 3rd Death Anniversary on 16th April 2013 In Loving Memory of PAULOSE MATTAMANA Inserted by : Saramma Paulose & Family 14 February 2013 syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com

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anj MISSION ST. THOMAS JACOBITE SYRIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH CONGREGATION MUMBAI DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS (2012-13) - Brief Report The year 2012-13 is an important year in the history of the St.Thomas JSO Church Congregation, Mumbai. The Congregation commenced with the celebration of first Holy Qurbana in 1952 completed its 60 years of existence. The Parish Managing Committee and the General Body decided to celebrate this occasion giving utmost priority and with various programmes in the most befitting way. The inauguration of the diamond jubilee programmes was held at Byculla church on August 15, 2012 through the blessed hands of H.G. Thomas Mor Alexandrios, Asst. Metropolitan of Mumbai Diocese. The valedictory programmes were held at Nerul Church along with the church main perunnal on February 16/17, 2013 in the presence of H.B. Baseliose Thomas I Catholicose, Their Graces Kuriakose Mor Eusebios, Diocesan Metropolitan and Elias Mor Yulios, Asstt. Metropolitan of Ankamaly Diocese (High range region). The participation of H.E. Ganesh Naik, Hon ble Minister for Excise, Govt. of Maharashtra and Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporators were other highlights of the occasion. A gist of programmes conducted during the diamond jubilee year are given below: FAMILY CONFERENCE In order to reinforce the fellowship among the members, for the first time in the history of the Congregation, a family conference was held at YMCA camp, Nilshi, Lonavala on Dec. 31, 2012 and January 1, 2013.The theme was Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord (Romans 12:11). Rev.Fr. Jacob Joseph from Bangalore was the main speaker. Around 200 members including a few from St.Mary s Church, Pune led by Rev.Fr. Joseph Vazhayil, Vicar attended the Conference. HOUSE TO A NEEDY PERSON As part of the charitable activities, a house was provided to Mr. V.M. Benny in Dombivli. He was identified as the most eligible person after inviting applications from the members in the Mumbai zone of the Mumbai diocese and after conducting detailed enquiries. The key of the house was handed over to him at Nerul church on February 16, 2013 by H.E. the Minister for Excise Shri Ganeshji Naik. While 50% cost of the house was sponsored by Shri Saju Paul & Fly, Nerul, remaining was sponsored by Commdr V.G. Jayaprakash, Mr. Abraham Jacob, Kharghar, and 2 well wishers. FELICITATION OF FORMER METROPOLITANS AND PRIESTS We had invited the former Metropolitans and priests who had been in association with the congregation during past and the following dignitories visited the congregation pursuant to the invitation and offered Holy Qurbana at Nerul church and were felicitated by presenting mementos and kaimuthu: 11.11.12 - Rev.Fr. Kuriakose Maniyattu 02.12.12 - Rev.Fr. Kuriakose Plamparambil 16.12.12 - H.G. Pathrose Mor Osthatheos Metropolitan 30.12.12 - Rev.Fr. Thomas Samuel 27.01.13 - Rev.Fr. Jooseph Vazhayil 03.02.13 - Rev.Fr. Popson Varghese syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com February 2013 19

MISSION anj 17.02.13 - V.Rev. Mathews Kavunkal Corepiscopa MEDICAL CAMP As a part of the charity activities in coordination with MGM Hospital, CBD Belapur and Kamothe, a free medical camp was organized at Nerul Church on December 16, 2013. Around 200 persons in and around Nerul benefitted from the camp SPIRITUAL MEETINGS The following meetings were held. One day retreat was held at Byculla church on January 26, 2013. Very Rev. Paulose Parekara Corepiscopa was the main speaker. Around 150 members participated. A meeting of the youth members was held at Nerul Church on January 27, 2013. Around 70 youth members benefitted from the Seminar. A meeting of the Marthamariam Vanitha Samajam was conducted at Nerul church on February 3, 2013. Around 200 members from different parishes in Mumbai Diocese participated in the meeting. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES a) Swarna Kodimaram The kodimaram was constructed at Nerul Church complex. The foundation stone was laid by our Vicar Rev.Fr. Bobby George on November 18, 2013 and after completion, the same was consecrated by H.G. Kuriakose Mor Eusebios, Diocesan Metropolitan on February 15, 2013. The entire expenses in this regard was sponsored by Commdr. E.V. Thomas & Fly, Nerul. b) Renovation of crosscrib The crosscrib in Nerul church complex dedicated in 1997 and adjacent areas was renovated. The renovated crosscrib was consecrated on Feb. 16, 2013 by H.B. Baseliose Thomas I Catholicose. The entire expenditure was sponsored by Commdr. E.V. Thomas & Fly, Nerul c) Construction of maingate at Nerul church complex It was a long pending project. The maingate and arch were constructed. The total cost was was sponsored by few members. c) Construction of Bhannaram in Nerul church complex An offertory box was installed near the maingate of Nerul church. The expenditure was sponsored by Commdr. P.P. Varghese & Fly, Sanpada DIAMOND JUBILEE THANKSGIVING SOUVENIR Befitting to the occasion a souvenir was released on Feb. 16, 2013. History and some important events of the Congregation has been included. PARISH MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY The sixth edition of the Membership directory was released on Feb. 17, 2013. Apart from other particulars, the family photo of the members have been published in the directory. MEETING OF FORMER AND PRESENT PRIESTS, MANAGING COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND OFFICEBEARERS OF SPIRITUAL ORGANIZATIONS The meeting was held at Nerul church on January 27, 2013. Around 120 members including priests participated. The priests and members shared their experiences with all sincerety and emotions. The programme ended with a love feast. FOOD MELA Food mela was conducted at Nerul church on October 21, 2012 and December 16, 20 February 2013 syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com

anj MISSION 2012. Members actively participated. HONOURING OF VERY SENIOR MEMBERS AND COUPLES WHO COMPLETED 50 YEARS IN MATRIMONY Ten very senior members who are present and former members of the Congregation were felicitated at Nerul church on February 17, 2013. Similarly three couples who completed fifty years in matrimony were also felicitated. For Favours Received LUCKYDIP DRAW In order to raise funds for various activities it was planned to conduct a luckydip draw on February 24, 2013, inauguration of which was conducted at St. Basil Centre, Anushaktinagar on Oct. 02, 2012. It has since been decided to postpone the draw to August 15, 2013 and to hold the same at Byculla church along with the main perunal. MEMENTOS TO ALL MEMBERS It has been decided to present to all existing members of the Congregation mementos to keep with them the rich memories of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. We humbly acknowledge the leadership of our Bava Thirumeni and the Diocesan metropolitans and also Vicar, Asstt. Vicars and also the wholehearted cooperation of all our members, wellwishers, especially the Office Bearers, spiritual organisations and the Convenors of various sub committees, but for which the celebrations would not have attained the momentum and the success. We express our sincere thanks to one and all of them. We also express our sincere thanks to all those who sponsored various items and all those who have rendered various supports in vivid manner and pray to God Almighty to shower abundant blessings on them. ST. GEORGE Inserted by : SAJI SAM & FLY. syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com February 2013 21

MISSION anj Very Rev. Mathews Kavunkal Cor-episcopo - A PRIEST PAR EXCELLENCE Lt. K.C. Jacob Those who wept as they sowed their seed,gather the harvest with joy Psalm 126:5. A priest s role is one of inspiration, like server. But the kind of inspiration for which a priest is a channel to lift others up from their lowly condition, to inspire the people of the world to higher aspirations, to provoke people to noble virtues, and to raise the consciousness of mankind. In the positive pole of compassion, the priest feels sympathy for the psychological sufferings in the souls of others, and seeks to alleviate, it by encouraging them to find their way out of it. In the negative pole of zeal, the priest crusades to reform the wrongs of the world. He campaigns fervently to make life better for others. Pope John Paul II said in his address to priests in Melbourne in 1986 we priests, are only the earthenware vessels that hold the treasure and `the longer a man has the privilege of servicing as a priest, the more aware he becomes of human limitations and failures. The foregoing could set us thinking, what was the role of V. Rev. Fr. Mathews Kavunkal in this perspective. Life, for Kavunkal Achan as a priest during the past 35 years have been brilliant, creative, unconventional, energizing and exciting. He was able to contribute significantly to all the parishes he served. The prominent among them are : St. Mary s JSO Church, Bhilai (His first church), St. Mary s JSO Church, Neelimangalam, St. Joseph s Cathedral, Kottayam, St. Thomas JSO Church, Pakkil, St. Thomas JSO Church, Attumangalam, St. Mary s JSO Church, Pampady, Marthas Mooni JSO Church, Thiruvarp, St. Johns JSO Church, Olassa, St. Thomas JSO Church, Mumbai (For 2 terms), St. Mary s JSO Church, Muscat, St. Gregorios JSO Church, Chicago, (USA), St. Ignatius JSO Church,, Dallas (USA) (the last 2 churches in USA for the last 5 years). Besides his sacramental obligations, he also held several challenging posts such as Mg. Committee Member of Jacobite Syrian Church, Clergy Secretary, Kottayam Diocese, Secretary of Erstwhile outside Kerala Diocese, Vice President of Youth Association, President of Ecumenical Christian fellowship, Dallas, Executive member Ecumenical Association, Dallas, Member-Diocesan council, Chicago, to name a few. During his tenure, as a Vicar, Achan was instrumental in building parsonages, office complex, Tiruwarp, Chapels, side Altars and shrines. As a Vicar of St. Thomas JSO Church Congregation, his contribution and leadership can hardly be forgotten for developing St. Thomas JSO Church, Nerul to its present stature. During his tenure the temporary consecration of the church was performed by 22 February 2013 syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com

anj H.G. Thomas Mor Themotheos, the former Diocesan Metropolitan. At his initiative beautiful shrine(kurissinthoty) and Kalkurish were built in the church complex and beskudisos in the Madbaha were constructed. For Favours Received MISSION He was born at Pangada, Kottayam to Late Thomas Kavunkal and Annamma Thomas as their youngest son. He was ordained as Deacon on 2nd June 1974 and as a Kassisso on 25th Sept. 1977, after the successful completion of theological studies (1974-77) at MSOT seminary in Pampady. Achan obtained a Degree in Arts from Mysore University in 1982. As a recognisation of his meritorious services to the church and the people Rev. Fr. Mathews Kavunkal was elevated as Cor-Episcopo. The decoration was bestowed to Achan by H. Yeldho Mor Theethose, the Arch Bishop of Malankara Arch Diocese of Syrian Christians of North America in an impressive Solemn Ceremony held on 25th Aug. 2012 at St. Ignatius JSO Church, Carrolton, Dallas. The ceremony took place in the august presence of H.G. Markose Mor Christomos, Metropolitan of Evangelical Association of East, a large number of priests and a large crowd. Very Rev. Father Mathews Kavunkal, Cor-Episcopo was felicitated by Ecumenical Association of Dallas and several other social and religious organizations in Dallas and Chicago. He was also felicitated by St. Thomas JSO Church, Congregation at St. Thomas Church, Nerul in a meeting presided by H.G. Kuriakose Mor Eusabios, in the presence of H.G. Elias Mor Yulios on 17th Feb. 2013 Commensurate with the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of the Congregation. May eternal and ever-loving God Almighty shower Achan with a long life and robust health, so that his services in greater measure will be available for the service of God and the people. ST. MARY Inserted by : M.K. PAULOSE & FLY. syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com February 2013 23

MISSION anj NEWS CONGREGATION DIAMOND JUBILEE AND NERUL CHURCH MAIN PERUNNAL The valedictory programmes of diamond jubilee of St. Thomas JSO Church Congregation, Mumbai and the Nerul church main perunnal (81st Dukhorono of St. Ignatius Elias III - Manjanikkara Bawa) were jointly celebrated. H.B. Baseliose Thomas I Catholicos, Their Graces Kuriakose Mor Eusebios, Diocesan Metropolitan and Elias Mor Yulios, Asstt. Meropolitan of Ankamaly Diocese (High range region) were the chief celebrants. As usual, padayatra, annadaanam, vastradaanam, rassa, love feast etc. were conducted. In order to meet perunnal expenses, members took share coupons and some members sponsored various expenses. A Sub-Committee with Mr. John V. Elias as Coordinator, in coordination with Vicar, Asstt. Vicars and Office Bearers made excellent arrangements for the Perunnal. May God Almighty shower abundant blessings on all those who took share coupons and sponsored various expenses for the Perunnal and Diamond Jubilee. HOLY WEEK - MARCH 2013 As usual Holy week services were conducted at Nerul, Byculla churches and Anushaktinagar Centre. H.G. Thomas Mor Alexandrios, Asst. Metropolitan, Mumbai Diocese was the chief celebrant. GENERAL BODY MEETING A meeting of the Parish General Body will be held at Nerul Church on Sunday, 14th April 2013. The meeting will consider the accounts (audited by the internal auditors) and report for the year 2012-13. The election of the office bearers and Managing Committee members for the year 2013-14 will also be held. All eligible members are requested to attend the meeting. XMAS-CUM-NEW YEAR GET-TOGETHER AND CAROL GROUPS COMPETITION The Get-together and competition was held at Nerul Church on January 13, 2013. Six carol groups participated. While the first prize (Very Rev. Jacob Kureeckal Corepiscopa Memorial trophy) and cash prize sponsored by Saju Paul & Fly, Nerul was secured by Vashi Carol group, the second prize (Peter Pynadathu Memorial trophy) was awarded to Anushaktinagar Carol Group. The prize for the best Xmas father sponsored by Mr M.O. Mathai & Fly, Nerul was won by Nerul (West) Carol Group. Congratulations to the prize winners. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNUAL EXAMS The annual exams were conducted on December 23, 2013 and the list of prize winners are given at page 28. Congratulations to the prize winners YOUTH ASSOCIATION ANNUAL ELECTION The election of Nerul church youth association unit, was held on March 17, 2013 and the following were elected: Sibi John Vivek Kurian Nidhi Babu V. President Secretary Treasurer Binu Mathew Jt. Secretary Blessy John Jt. Treasurer Committee members: Ricky Thomas, Jerin John, Reeba Joseph, Aneesh Saji Congratulations and best wishes to the newly elected committee. 24 February 2013 syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com

anj ELOCUTION COMPETITION FOR BIJU THOTTIKATTIL AND JOSE KUTTIPUZHAYIL MEMORIAL AWARD The result of the competition held on 23rd December, 2012 is given below : Ist prize IInd prize IIIrd prize - Miss Riya Baby, d/o. Mrs. Seena Baby and Mr. Baby Varkey, Vashi - Miss Anisha Benny, d/o. Mrs. Laisa Benny and Dr. P.G. Benny, Anushaktinagar - Miss Nora Saji, d/o Mrs. Rachel Saji and Mr. Saji Sam, Colaba Congratulations to the winners and their happy parents CONSECRATION OF ST. GEORGE, JSO CHURCH, PANVEL The service centre established in 1999 was trying hard to build its own place of worship. By the Grace of God, a temporary church could be built in Adai Village in Panvel and the temporary dedication of the church was solemnized by H.G. Kuriakose Mor Eusebios, Diocesan Metropolitan assisted by the priests in Mumbai Diocese on 16th March evening. The first Holy Qurbana was offered by H.G on 17th March. A large number of members from different parishes participated. Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Eldho Varghese, Vicar of the Centre, its Managing Committee and members. ANNIVERSARY / FEASTS a) Cross crib : The 16th anniversary of the crosscrib in Nerul church will be celebrated on April 20 and 21, 2013. Commdr. E.V. Thomas & Fly, Nerul is sponsoring the expenses b) St. Abdul Jaleel feast : The feast in memory of St. Abdul Jaleel Gregorios Bawa (North Parur) will be celebrated on April 28, 2013 c) St. George Feast will be celebrated on May 10 and 11, 2013 Members who are interested in sponsoring the above feasts are requested to contact the Parish Office. NEW MEMBERS The following members joined the Parish: MISSION a) Mr. Ashbi P. Chacko, E-1/13/C-6, Sector 8, Nerul, Navi Mumbai. Mob 9768601255 b) Mr. Shiby John, 305, Sri Vinayak Apts, Plot No. 1, Sector 5, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai. Mob 9819516243 c) Basil Avarachan, Sector 3, Nerul. Mob 8828430169 d) Mr. Eldho Varghese, Flat No. 24, Wing B-5, Alak CHS, Sector 19A, Nerul, Navi Mumbai. Mob 7738211264 e) Mr. Agin A Vadath, Flat No. 12, Plot No. 44, Sector 7, Abhisarika CHS, Koparkhairne, Navi Mumbai. Mob 9987988522 f) Mr. Eldho Kurian, Flat No. 12, Plot No. 44, Sector 7, Abhisarika CHS, Koparkhairne, Navi Mumbai. Mob 9967852345 We extend a hearty welcome to the newly joined members BAPTISMS The following baptism were solemnized: a) Master John Paul, son of Mrs. Jincy Paul and Mr. Paul Kurian (grandson of Mrs Jolly Joseph and Mr. Joseph K Mathew, Nerul) at Nerul church on 6th January 2013. b) Kum. Ann Mary Mathew, daughter of Cijie James & James Mathew (granddaughter of Mrs Annie Cherian and Mr. M.M. Cherian, Powai) at Byculla church on February 3, 2013. Congratulations to the happy parents and grandparents. OBITUARY The following members left for their heavenly abode: a) Mr. Geevarghese Daniel, Chembur on January 25, 2013. He was a member of the Parish Managing Committee for several years. syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com February 2013 25

MISSION anj b) Mrs. Sosamma Koshy, w/o. late Mr. K.P. Koshy, Worli on 18.02.2013. Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray to God Almighty that may their souls rest in peace. TRANSFER OF ASSTT. VICAR As per a recent Kalpana received from the Diocesan Metropolitan, Rev. Fr. M.P. Paulose, Asstt. Vicar of our Congregation has been transferred. He was serving the Congregation from August 2011 and was mainly conducting services at Byculla church. We express our sincere thanks to Rev. Fr. Paulose for the services rendered to the Congregation and wish him all the best. DIOCESAN NEWS XMAS CAROL COMPETITIONS Under the auspices of Youth Association, Carol groups competition was held at St. Peter s Church, Malad. While the first prize was won by St.Thomas Church, Nerul, the second and third prize were won by St.Ignatious Church, Marol, and St. Basil Centre, Anushaktinagar respectively. Congratulations to the winners. MARTHAMARIAM VANITHASAMAJAM A one day retreat of the Marthamariam Vanitha Samajam was held at St. Mary s Church, Pune. Around 200 members from different units in the diocese including our Parish participated. VISIT TO ORPHANAGE Under the auspices of the Youth Association, members visited Dreams Home, Malad as part of Xmas celebrations and donated Rs 30,000/- towards purchase of food and other materials. PAST AND PRESENT MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION WHO WERE FELICITATED ON 17.02.2013 VERY SENIOR MEMBERS Mrs. Sosammma Varkey, Thomas Kurian, Mrs. Annamma Mathukutty, Santacruz Marol Mulund O. Daniel, Colaba T.K. Kurian, Thomas Varghese, Saramma Paulose, Chev. George Mathai, Sosamma Jacob, Vashi Thane Vashi Thane Anushaktinagar SENIOR MEMBERS WHO COMPLETED 60 YEARS A.P. Kuriakose, Kuriakose Mathew, A.Nagar Koparkhairne COUPLES WHO COMPLETED 50 YEARS IN MATRIMONY Mrs. & Mr. O. Daniel, Mrs. & Chev. George Mathai, Colaba Thane COUPLES WHO COMPLETED 25 YEARS IN MATRIMONY Mrs. Betty Mathew & Dr. Bency V. John, A.Nagar Mrs. Aney and Mr. Babu Jacob, Mrs. Beena & Mr. Saji K Peter, Mrs. Rebecca Jose & Mr. K.V Jose, Mrs. Gracy & Mr. A.V. George, Mrs. Mary & Mr. C.J. George, A.Nagar Nerul Sanpada A.Nagar A.Nagar 26 February 2013 syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com

anj MISSION SCHOLARSHIP FOR DUAL DEGREE COURSE Ms. Irin Ann Samuel, elder daughter of Mrs. Reena Samuel and Mr. Samuel O.I., Antop Hill, received a scholarship for dual degree programme (M.S. in Communication Engineering) from HOCHSCHULE DARMSTADT UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES, FRANKFURT, GERMANY. She left for Germany in March, 2013 from VIT University, Vellore, where she was doing her M.Tech. degree. Congratulations to Ms. Irin on securing this prestigious scholarship. In the procom quiz competition in mathematics at international level, frist prize gold medal was secured by Miss Luxia Shibu, daughter of Mrs. Jolly Shibu and Mr. Shibu Varghese, Kamothe from Ryan international school, Kharghar. Congratulations to Ms. Luxia on securing the prestigous prize. CONGRATULATIONS TO AWARD WINNNERS The Academic Excellence Award in Mumbai region were presented by H.G. Thomas Mor Alexandrios Metropolitan during the annual Kerala Christian Council (KCC) function held in Mumbai on 6th January 2013 to the following students : Ms.Serin Sara Samuel, Master Karan Joseph Ms. Deepa Paul daughter of Mrs Reena Samuel son of Mrs. Molly Joseph daughter of Mrs. Ancy Paul & Mr Samuel O.I, Antophill, & Mr. Joseph Varghese, Vashi, & Mr. Paul Varghese, Vashi, for securing highest marks for securing highest marks in Hindi for securing highest marks in SSC Board, 2012. in X std., SSC Board, 2012. in XII std, HSC Board,2012. syrianorthodox.mission@gmail.com February 2013 27

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